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Psychologist's View - Joker In The Pack

It's the penultimate day in the House - and tensions are running very high indeed…

With just one day to go of Teen Big Brother - The Experiment, tensions in the House are running amok.

"Under times of stress," says psychiatrist Dr Gareth Smith, "the group have previously relied on Paul to divert attention through his behaviour."

Today, however, Paul is upset with Jade and Tracey and this leaves a vacancy in the group dynamic.

"For the first time in nine days," says Dr Gareth, "we see James stepping into the limelight."

In the penultimate day James seems to inherit Paul's role as the House exhibitionist and joker.

"Psychologists," says Dr Gareth, "have proven that laughter stimulates endorphins causing relaxation and a natural high. James seems to intuitively recognise this and uses his behaviour to lighten the mood."

Joking about proves to be very therapeutic and James' messing around makes the group come together again. It seems laughter really is the best medicine.

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